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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 918.99 and 476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 918.99 and 476.94 is: 658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 918.99 = 476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/918.99 = 476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 918.99 × 476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 438,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,303.09/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.35

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